A strawberry hangs just out of reach, bright and impossible to ignore. Below it, a blue tongue stretches upward from an open mouth, caught somewhere between desire and desperation. Tiny bees drift through the candy-colored sky like indifferent witnesses.
"Tongue and Strawberry" explores longing in its simplest form: wanting something beautiful, sweet, and slightly unattainable. The exaggerated colors transform an ordinary moment into a dreamlike scene where hunger becomes playful, absurd, and a little melancholic. The tiny skull hidden among the teeth hints at the fleeting nature of pleasure, everything sweet eventually disappears.
Painted in vibrant layers of pink, turquoise, red, and peach, this piece balances humor and unease, creating a visual language that is both childlike and strangely emotional. It invites the viewer to remember every irresistible thing they have ever reached for.
Original artwork by Claudia Schmidt (Paintranger) Acrylic on wood panel 15 × 15 cm (5.9 × 5.9 inches) One-of-a-kind original painting.
